Air and odour pollution from industrial emissions in industrial parks (IPs) and export processing zones (EPZs) in HCM City is a persistent problem, according to the city Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority (HEPZA).

HCM City has established a comprehensive framework for the management of villas, aimed at ensuring efficient and sustainable utilisation of this valuable asset.

Leaders of Ho Chi Minh City had a working session with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on February 20 to review the progress of key ADB-funded drainage and wastewater treatment projects.

Ho Chi Minh City is drafting an application to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of cinema, according to its Department of Culture and Sports.

A restructuring initiative in Ho Chi Minh City will affect thousands of civil servants and public employees, with financial support reaching over $100,000 for some individuals.

HCM City expects to auction VNĐ164 trillion (US$6.4 billion) of land near canals after relocating residents currently occupying the areas by 2030.

Seven new department heads have been appointed as part of Ho Chi Minh City’s administrative streamlining, reducing the number of departments from 21 to 16.

Nguyen Van Duoc has officially taken on the role of Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee after securing 98.8% of the votes from council members.

The city will invest in expanding and upgrading major gateway roads, including National Highways 1, 13, 22, and the North-South axis road. The projects aim to improve connectivity and ease congestion with up to 12 lanes.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved a proposal for restructuring administrative agencies in Ho Chi Minh City, including the formation of the Department of Public Works and Transportation to streamline urban governance.

A young man, found completely naked, fell from the fourth floor of an apartment in Ho Chi Minh City. Police are questioning several individuals discovered inside the unit, exhibiting unusual behavior.

The long-awaited road project connecting Tan Son Nhat Airport is now in its final stages. With land clearance hurdles resolved, construction is being accelerated to open the new route ahead of the April 30 holiday.

The HCM City Book Street Company will launch more events and activities to introduce Vietnamese culture and traditional performing arts to local and foreign visitors in 2025.

To ensure smooth traffic flow, Ho Chi Minh City is restricting large trucks and container vehicles from entering central areas between February 20 and February 23.

HCM City's education sector has proposed that kindergarten and high school students in the city be granted full tuition waivers starting next academic year.

HCM City will offer comprehensive support for abused children and those with rape-caused pregnancies at three hospitals with the entire gamut of treatment, counselling and protection services.

On March 8, thousands of participants dressed in Ao Dai will join a large-scale dance performance on the pedestrian street.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to mobilise 620 trillion VND (25.2 billion USD) in investment from society in 2025 for infrastructure development.

The HCM City project of Ring Road 4 is not only a key traffic project but will also play an important turning point in helping the city grow and enter a new era of development.

With material shortages resolved, Ho Chi Minh City is working overtime to print and issue 150,000 pending driver’s licenses by the end of March. Extended working hours and increased staffing aim to prevent further delays for residents.